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MEETING OF :
DATE OF MEETING: March 2,2004
TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING:
CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present:
Absent: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION :
Mayor Lewis offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Packard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, minutes of the following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 3, 2004.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 5, 2004.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 10, 2004.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February IO, 2004.
PRESENTATIONS:
Cliff Lange, Library Director introduced the Library’s New Catalog System. Heather
Pizzuto, Principal Librarian presented a demonstration of the new system.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Nos. 4, and 6 were pulled for discussion. Item No. 9 was removed from the
Consent Calendar and heard following Item No. 11.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council affirmed the action
of the Consent Calendar, Items #I, #2, #3, #5, #7 and #8, as
follows:
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
March 2,2004 Carlsbad City Council Meeting
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
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Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB #17,518 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS.
Council accepted the City Treasurer’s report on City investments as of January
31, 2004.
2. AB #17,519 -ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE
AND CHATHAM ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL, PROJECT NO. 3918-1.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-060, approving plans and
specifications, and authorizing the advertisement for bids for the construction of
the Carlsbad Village Drive and Chatham Road Traffic Signal.
3. AB #17,520 -ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE 2004 STREET SEALING
PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 3667-8.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-061 , approving plans and
specifications, and authorizing the advertisement for bids for the construction of
the 2004 Street Sealing Project.
4. AB #17,521 -AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR AVIARA COMMUNITY PARK,
PROJECT NO. 36991.
This item was pulled for discussion.
5. AB #17,522 - VACATION OF A PORTION OF LINCOLN STREET, (STV 03-04).
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-063, summarily vacating a portion of
street right-of-way fronting 31 77 Lincoln Street.
6. AB #17,523- ALLOCATION OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS.
This item was pulled for discussion.
7. AB #17,524 - INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENT FOR THE
NORTHPARK AT LA COSTA SUBDIVISION - CT 02-05.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-065, approving an affordable housing
agreement with Hall Land Company, to allow a housing alternative through the
construction of two second dwelling units, to satisfy the lnclusionary Housing
Requirement for the Northpark at La Costa Subdivision.
8. AB #17,525 - AT&T WIRELESS, CUP 03-22.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-066, denying with prejudice a
Conditional Use Permit for a cellular communications facility on property
generally located between Esfera Street and Piragua Street, north of Cab0 Court
in Local Facilities Management Zone 6.
9. AB #17,526 -APPEAL OF KlRGlS TENTATIVE MAP - GPA 03-01/ZC 03-01/LCPA
03-01/CT 02-06/PUD 02-02/CDP 02-05/HDP 02-01.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard following Item No.
11.
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DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
4. AB #17,521 -AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR AVIARA COMMUNITY PARK,
PROJECT NO. 36991.
At the request of the City Manager, the Council concurred to continue this item to the
March gth City Council Meeting.
6. AB #17,523- ALLOCATION OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS.
Council Member Packard stated that, by participating in these projects, the City of
Carlsbad is doing a good job supporting the provision of affordable housing in the
region.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Packard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-064, approving the allocation of HOME
Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds to the North
County Solutions for Change Family Center and to the Roosevelt
Street Affordable Rental Units; and authorizing the execution of all
project related documents.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
IO. AB #17,527 - ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMIT ON MIDDLETON DRIVE.
City Attorney, Ron Ball presented staff report.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-694, amending Title IO, Chapter 10.44, of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10.44.720
to establish a prima facie 25 mile per hour speed limit on Middleton
Drive, from Glasgow Drive to its intersection with Woodstock
Street.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
11. AB #I 7,528 - ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMIT ON WOODSTOCK STREET.
City Attorney, Ron Ball presented staff report.
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-695, amending Title IO, Chapter 10.44, of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10.44.710
to establish a prima facie 25 mile per hour speed limit on
Woodstock Street, from Glasgow Drive to its intersection with
Lancaster Road.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION:
9. AB #17,526 -APPEAL OF KIRGIS TENTATIVE MAP - GPA 03-01/ZC 03-01/LCPA
03-01/CT 02-06/PUD 02-02/CDP 02-05/HDP 02-01.
City Attorney, Ron Ball presented staff report.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-067, conditionally granting the appeal of
the Planning Commission denial of the Kirgis Tentative Map and
related discretionary permits; and
Council adopted RESOLUTION No. 2004-068, approving the
tentative map, CT 02-06, to subdivide 21.9 acres into 5 residential
lots and two commonly owned lots; and
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-069, approving the
Coastal Development Permit, CDP 02-05, to subdivide 21.9 acres
into 5 residential lots and two commonly owned lots; and
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-070, approving the
Hillside Development Permit, HDP 02-01, to subdivide 21.9 acres
into 5 residential lots and two commonly owned lots; and
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-071 , approving Local
Coastal Program Amendment, LCPA 03-01 , approving an
amendment to the Mello II Segment of the Carlsbad Local Coastal
Program to bring the land use designations in the Local Coastal
Program into conformance with the Carlsbad General Plan and
Zoning Map; and
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-072, approving the Zone
Change, ZC 03-01 , from One Family Residential (R-1-30,000) to R-
1-30,000 and Open Space (OS); and
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AYES:
NOES:
ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
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Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-073, approving a
Mitigated Negative Declaration for GPA 03-01/ZC 03-01 /LCPA 03-
01; and
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-074, approving Planned
Unit Development, PUD 02-02, to subdivide 21.9 acres into 5
residential lots and two commonly owned lots.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
None.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-697, amending the Zoning Map and Local
Coastal Program Map to grant a Zone Change, ZC 03-01 , and a
Local Coastal Program Amendment, LCPA 03-01 , from R-1-30,000
to R-I -30,000 and Open Space, on property generally located
north of Faraday Avenue at the southern terminus of Twain Avenue
in Local Facilities Management Zone 8.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Michelle Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, spoke regarding her concerns that Mr. Gary
Nessim was running a Bed and Breakfast establishment in his home on Highland Drive.
Phil Okun, 2337 Longfellow Road, Carlsbad, representing the Carlsbad High School
Wind Symphony Boosters organization, came forward to address Council. Mr. Okun
stated that the Carlsbad High School Wind Symphony has been invited to perform at
Carnegie Hall in New York City. Mr. Okun expressed his desire to appear on the
following week’s agenda to give a formal presentation regarding the Wind Symphony
and to ask for support to help fund the trip to Carnegie Hall.
Ray Patchett, City Manager explained that, in order to be placed on the City Council
Agenda, Mr. Okun would need to submit a letter to the City Manager ten days in
advance of the requested Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
12. AB #I 7,529 - CHASE FIELD LIGHTING UPGRADES, GPA 03-1 2.
Mike Grim, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and reviewed a Powerpoint
presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s office).
Mayor Lewis suggested that Council consider having a small plaque made and placed
at Chase Field in recognition of Mr. Chase, after whom the field is named.
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Mayor Pro Tem Finnilla responded that the request for a plaque should go to the
Historic Preservation Committee for review. Council concurred with the suggestion to
refer the matter to the Historic Preservation Committee.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:27 p.m. and asked if anyone
would like to speak.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the duly noticed public hearing at
6:27 p.m.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-075, approving the Negative Declaration
and General Plan Amendment (GPA 03-12) to change 2.74 acres
from Continuation School (HC) to Open Space (OS), at Chase
Field, located at the southwest corner of Harding Street and
Chestnut Avenue, in Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
13. AB #17,530 -APPEAL OF HIGHLAND DRIVE SUBDIVISION, CT 03-04/SDP 03- - 08.
Gary Nessim, 2987 Highland Drive, the appellant, came forward to address Council.
Mr. Nessim presented a PowerPoint presentation and provided handouts (on file in City
Clerk’s office).
Mr. Nessim voiced his concerns regarding the grading elevation proposed for the
property located at the northeast corner of Carlsbad Village Drive and Highland Drive.
Mr. Nessim also spoke of his concerns in regards to the lack of a sidewalk connecting
Carlsbad Village Drive turning north to the proposed cul-de-sac.
Mayor Lewis commented that the majority of the residents on Highland Drive would
need to agree in order for sidewalks to be constructed on Highland Drive.
Council discussion ensued regarding topography and drainage issues at the site.
Council Member Packard asked if there were any variances from City standards in the
design and layout of the project.
Frank Jimeno, Associate Engineer, stated that no variances to engineering standards
were needed for this project.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 650 p.m. and asked if anyone
would like to speak.
Michelle Levy, 3021 Highland Drive, came forward to address Council. Ms. Levy
expressed that she does not wish to see any more sidewalks on Highland Drive. Ms.
Levy spoke in support of the project.
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Mr. Jeff Dall, 18681 Amalia Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, the architect of the project
came forward to address Council. Mr. Dall spoke of his efforts working with staff on the
project, and requested Council deny the appeal and approve the project.
Council Member Finnila asked Mr. Dall if the drainage was designed to meet the
NPDES guidelines.
Mr. Dall affirmed that the drainage was designed to meet the NPDES guidelines.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the duly noticed public
hearing at 655 p.m.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council directed the City
Attorney to return with documents denying the appeal, and
upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a tentative map
(CT 03-04), for seven standard signel family lots on 2.55 acres
prpoperty, and approving a Site Development Plan (SDP 03-08) for
one inclusionary second dwelling unit, on property located on the
northeast corner of Carlsbad Village Drive and Highland Drive, in
the R-I -1 0,000 zone, in Local Facilities Management Zone 1.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Municipal
Water District Meeting at 659 p.m. with all members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Chair Lewis adjourned the Joint Special Meeting and reconvened the City Council
Meeting at 7:18 p.m. with all members present.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7: 18 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:22 p.m. with all
members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
15. AB #17,531 -AUTOMATED REGIONAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM
/AR J I S) PRES E NTAT I 0 N .
Pam Scanlon, Executive Director of ARJIS presented a staff report and reviewed a
PowerPoint Presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s office).
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Mayor Pro Tem Finnila spoke in support of the ARJIS / SANDAG consolidation.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council directed staff to
review proposal and return to Council with a recommendation.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Members provided updates regarding their various committees.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to
attend, and may be participating in the following events:
Saturday, March 6, 2004 - 6:30 p.m.
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Dinner
Four Seasons Resort - Aviara
7100 Four Seasons Point
Carlsbad, California
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of March 2, 2004 was adjourned at
7:37 p.m.
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